Ryan Souza
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Ati sunpower all the way
If you had money for only ONE light on a budget of under $500, what would you buy?
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He did it for free and provided a compete list of items needed. I just ordered everything and assembled it. I think I have a little less than $500 in the materials. The member who designed it has been absent from the forum for the last few months
He's migrated to our local forum. Or rather, settled in. Who knows, could be back one day!He did it for free and provided a compete list of items needed. I just ordered everything and assembled it. I think I have a little less than $500 in the materials. The member who designed it has been absent from the forum for the last few months
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Alright guys I cant be too picky like I keep trying to be I have to finalize it I need the light asap. I am going with the noops k7! Thanks everyone!!! If I could win a orphek light giveaway that would be great too
Ya he hinted that something was going on. I think some things being done here rubbed him wrong and I fully understand. I've had my feathers ruffled but I still have too much to learn and this is a far better place to learn than Facebook YouTube etc IMO
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It says they were on sale so with my 10% R2R discount I got one for $169 so bonus points to you good sir. Cheaper than an Ai prime, lets see how they do! At the end of the coral results will be the ones to say something.He did it for free and provided a compete list of items needed. I just ordered everything and assembled it. I think I have a little less than $500 in the materials. The member who designed it has been absent from the forum for the last few months
I think you'll be happy. The app isn't the greatest but I have 10 different apps for various things accross all tanks and they all have flaws. I like mine so well I bought a spare when I set my new tank up just so I would have a back up if needed..
Shoot @Zach B a message, he might be able to get it to you relatively quickIt says they were on sale so with my 10% R2R discount I got one for $169 so bonus points to you good sir. Cheaper than an Ai prime, lets see how they do! At the end of the coral results will be the ones to say something.
Spectrum, spread, wattage, longer warranty, made by a guy in the states so support and repairs without dealing with a company overseas should anything happen.
The noops are good for the price though. Reefi is also amazing for the price. Different price points for different things.
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I bookmarked them so if I ever get extra $ I will try those they absolutely look well built
Solo McReefer
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I would try one of those AliBaba Chinese MR30s, fake Radions for that price
I didn't pry. But coincidentally he's helping me design my new mount.
Unfortunately, he had a tank crash recently, kind of literally. His 30" tall rock strucure came down. Now he's piercing together the remnants. I'm getting some softies and easy SPS ready for him to help with restocking.
Noopsyche spank gen4 xr15s in a par test. I have 3 radions sitting on the shelf because mobius randomly changes date and time on it own with no fix in site since they won't acknowledge the problem. Lights on full power at 3 am no thanks.
mrpontiac80
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Oh no…. I had posted a response twice.
I have 6 noops and 3 viparspectra the vipars are better in my opinion.
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Interesting, do you get better coral growth or what makes them better? Curious I had to buy something and got the k7s
Yes I’ve gotten better growth and less algae but can’t say it was definitively the light change. But viparspectra is easier to setup and no fiddling around with settings.
